Introduction: Oral cancer is a major health issue in developing countries and a serious cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Early diagnosis of oral cancer considerably increases the survival rates. Hence, adequate knowledge about oral cancer detection methods among the undergraduate students is essential in improving the quality of life of patients. Aim and Objectives - To assess knowledge, attitude and practices of early diagnostic methods for detecting oral cancer and to increase awareness of oral cancer amongst final year students and Interns. Methodology-A 15 item Self-administered closed ended questionnaire assessing knowledge, attitude and practices regarding early diagnostic methods was delivered to final year students and Interns willing to participate in study. Data was entered in SPSS (v.21.0) and statistical analysis was done. (p<0.05) Results: Among 116 students (Interns 77 and Final year students 39) who participated, only 12.9% felt up-to-date regarding their current knowledge and almost 87% felt the need to upgrade their knowledge. About 84% have performed diagnostic methods but only 52% have performed more than one methods. Conclusion: The study highlights the need for improved education of undergraduate dental students regarding oral cancer.
